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Sweet tofu and papaya dessert

October 10, 2007 by Not Quite Nigella

This is such a ridiculously easy recipe to make that I wondered should I even bother with writing out the recipe. From the rapturous murmurs of “Mmmm” and stomach rubbing afterwards from my husband its probably worth the small bother. Its very easy and great for hot weather and its suitable for vegetarians and vegans too. It can also be made ahead of time, in fact its better made a couple of days ahead so that the sweetness penetrates the tofu. In fact you couldn’t ask for easier or more invigorating on a day where the sun beats down heavily and your limbs are feeling tired.

Sweet tofu with papaya

Serves 2-3

300gram packet of silken tofu
3/4 cup sugar
1 cup water
1/4 papaya

1. Boil water and sugar together to make a syrup and allow to cool while you prepare the rest of the ingredients

2. With a large spoon, “slice” thin layers of tofu and place in bowl. Repeat until whole packet of tofu is used

3. Add sugar syrup to tofu and mix

4. Add skinned papaya cubes and refrigerate until cold

Variations: add ginger or vanilla to the syrup

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1. Blythe | October 11, 2007 at 5:06 pm | #

was this the papaya from the cupcakes? i like it how u reuse ingredients because otherwise u end up with heaps of leftovers.
2. Not Quite Nigella | October 12, 2007 at 3:22 am | #

Hi Blythe-no this was a different lot of Papaya, its in season now so we buy lots of it!
3. GS | October 18, 2007 at 5:00 am | #

Looks mouth watering delicious!!! I am hungry now. Great photos esp 2nd last one. Look forward to your next fruitful recipe
4. Roger | October 18, 2007 at 6:19 am | #

On the canvas of the imagination one can only dream to paint your lovely food creations upon it to feed the inquisitive soul.
5. Not Quite Nigella | October 19, 2007 at 12:18 am | #

Hi GS-Thanks! Can you believe that I took that photo? Haha I can’t believe I actually took a picture that wasn’t blurry

Hi Roger-thanks for the lovely words, they’re very poetic!
6. GS | October 19, 2007 at 7:26 am | #

wow! well you did a great job taking that one. Looks so fresh and colourful. I am going to have to buy some pawpaw tomorrow
7. Not Quite Nigella | October 19, 2007 at 6:27 pm | #

Hi GS-Thanks so much! Your camera undoubtedly helps Perhaps you can make the tofu dessert with the papaya, its like that sweet white fungus dessert with papaya at Shanghai Night that you liked.